Patriots, Eagles Stall on A.J. Brown Trade Over 2027 First-Round Pick
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Updated · Pats Pulpit · May 28
Patriots, Eagles Stall on A.J. Brown Trade Over 2027 First-Round Pick
6 articles · Updated · Pats Pulpit · May 28
Ian Rapoport said New England and Philadelphia are "not particularly close" on an A.J. Brown deal, leaving talks at an impasse with the offseason trade window nearing.
A 2027 first-round pick remains the sticking point: the Eagles want it for Brown, while the Patriots still refuse to pay that price for the veteran receiver.
June 1 could sharpen the timeline because Brown's contract becomes easier for Philadelphia to move after that date, though no compromise such as a 2028 first-rounder appears agreed.
Mike Vrabel offered no trade specifics at Wednesday's OTA session, saying only that the Patriots will keep looking for chances to improve the roster.
Has Howie Roseman overplayed his hand, or can he still get a first-round pick for A.J. Brown from a limited market?
Is trading for A.J. Brown the Patriots' final Super Bowl piece or a costly gamble on a declining star?
Can DeVonta Smith lead Philadelphia's revamped receiving corps to prevent the offense from collapsing in a post-A.J. Brown era?